With more Australian's seeking kinder lifestyles and turning away from
animal cruelty, the announcement today of a new animal sanctuary in
Queensland is causing much celebration by those who work so hard campaigning
for animals.

With its origins in the States, support for this slice of heaven has
already been shown with the first ever "Walk for Farm Animals" events in
Australia. Held in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane with 60 people attending.

Brad King, Founder says "We were overwhelmed by the support, generosity
and compassion of everybody who attended and are very much looking forward
to the walks that will be occurring in four cities next year. I am delighted
to let you know that over 60 people who supported the Walks raised almost
$2,700 for farm animals and that over 500 Why Vegan leaflets were
distributed to interested people that we passed."

Brad advised Farm Animal Rescue will not only be taking in and caring for
a plethora of neglected and "used up" factory farm animals, but will
campaign against the treatment of farm animals at sale yards. "We believe
that this is an important campaign as it goes to the heart of how government
and industry work together to ensure that standards for farm animal welfare
in Australia remain poor. If people wish to choose to use animal products
for food and clothing products, the welfare standards that apply to these
animals should be clear so that consumers understand the real cost of their
dairy, egg and meat products."

Farm Animal Rescue will continue to fight for Government to acknowledge
the truly appalling state of farm animal welfare in Australia. This will
allow consumers better to determine whether their choice of animal products
for dinner is really worth the pain, misery and deprivation of millions of
animals.
www.farmanimalrescue.org.au